Eric Pilch

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Faculty clash over Gaza

Given Georgetown’s claim to housing the nation’s premier Arab studies program, the rising prominence of the Program for Jewish Civilization, and the highly politicized atmosphere of Washington, D.C., it’s no surprise that the conflict in Gaza has provoked a great deal of interest on campus.

By January 29, 2009

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Corp drops Book Co-op

Plagued by technical difficulties and facing a challenging business climate, the Corp discontinued services of the Book Co-op at the end of last semester.

By January 22, 2009

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Georgetown braces for Inauguration

Huge crowds are expected around Washington, D.C., for the upcoming Inauguration of Barack Obama, and the Georgetown neighborhood is no exception.

By January 15, 2009

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Commissions advance slowly

In October, the Georgetown University Student Association created five commissions to address concerns about technology, class registration, Georgetown identity, student dining concerns, and code of conduct reform. The Commissions have... Read more

By December 4, 2008

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Wi-Fi has uncertain future

Wireless internet access at Georgetown can be hard to come by. In an effort to pressure the University into speeding up effort to improve wireless, Georgetown’s Interhall Residence Council has... Read more

By November 20, 2008

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This time, Georgetown includes the neighbors

Georgetown administrators have begun to craft the ten-year plan that will dictate how the University can expand in the coming decade. University officials have changed their approach to this plan,... Read more

By November 13, 2008

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GWU’s Poor Diagnosis

The George Washington University School of Medicine was placed on probation last week by their accreditation organization, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

By October 23, 2008

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Corp sees record revenue

Students of Georgetown, Inc. has announced that its 2008 fiscal year was a record-breaking one that saw $4,167,967 in revenue, and an increase in overall operating income from fiscal year 2007.

By October 16, 2008

Voices

The SAT is to Georgetown what the appendix is to your body

Georgetown’s emphasis on standardized testing is harmful to both the University and prospective students. Georgetown should follow in the footsteps of Wake Forest, Bowdoin, Smith, Bard, Middlebury, and other highly regarded institutions of higher learning that have recognized the limitations of the SAT. It’s time to phase out the SAT and make the test optional for applicants to the class of 2014.

By September 18, 2008

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Prof attempts Malaysian takeover

Malaysia has entered a period of political turmoil and transformation as Anwar Ibrahim, a former Georgetown professor, seeks to take control of the government. Ibrahim, who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Malaysia in the 1990s, announced that he has secured the support of enough members of Parliament to remove the ruling National Coalition from power. If this transfer of support comes to fruition, Ibrahim will become the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

By September 18, 2008